Gardens

Thornton's Temple of flora : with plates faithfully reproduced from the original engravings and the work described by Geoffrey Grigson with bibliographical notes by Handasyde Buchanan.
Featured display

Scientific Splendour: The art of botanical illustration

Our current display explores the development of botanical illustration from the end of the 18th century to the turn of the 20th century. Initially employed to support scientific discourse, botanical illustration evolved as an art form that increasingly prioritised aesthetic style over scientific exactitude

Tuesday 1 July

Richard Clough Collection

Professor Richard Clough AM (1921–2014) was a significant Australian architect, landscape architect and educator. Throughout his professional life, he amassed a remarkable collection of books relating to garden history, landscape design, botany and Australian flora

Estate at Vaucluse House wedding reception

Estate Vaucluse House (restaurant)

Enjoy your own garden party with drinks and canapés in the gorgeous gardens and grounds before making your way to Estate Vaucluse House to continue the celebrations into the evening.

The Vaucluse House verandah

Southern Paddock & Sandstone Verandah

The Lone Pine Lawn is an idyllic setting for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and special events

Guests seated at the dining table at the Beerenberg Product Launch, Vaucluse House

Kitchen Courtyard

A bespoke daytime dining experience under the shade of a huge fig tree

View of the garden at Elizabeth Farm

Gardens & Grounds

Surrounded by glorious gardens and grounds, this picturesque historic site provides a unique setting for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and lavish dinners

Stables at Rouse Hill Estate

The Grounds

The expansive grounds at Rouse Hill offer the opportunity to step back in time

View of Vaucluse House and pleasure garden

Lone Pine Lawn & Sandstone Verandah

An idyllic setting for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and special events